Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Period: 20th Century
Vintage Murano Glass Geode Bowl with Bullicante, by Archimede Seguso
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Geode Bowl with Bullicante, by Archimede Seguso
4 x 1.75 inches apx.
Very nice vintage condition. We found no chips or cracks.
View the video to better apprecia...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Italian Natural Alabaster Stone Trinket Box by Romano Bianchi, 1970s
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Decorative natural orange alabaster stone trinket, cigar, jewelry, vanity or cigarette box. Hand-made in Italy during the 1970s by Romano Bianchi. Measurements: 11x8x5 cm.
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster
Vintage Flower Vase, French, Art Glass, Decorative Sleeve, Mid Century, C.1960
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage flower vase. A French, art glass decorative sleeve with mid century taste, circa 1960.
Appealing and distinctive vase with tasteful mid century decor
Displays a d...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Erich & Ingrid Triller Swedish Tobo Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Erich Triller (German, 1898-1972) and Ingrid (Swedish, 1905-1982) produced what is considered the finest stoneware in Scandinavia and were completely committed to the concept of aest...
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Barovier Toso Murano Crystal Clear Gold Italian Art Glass Candlestick Sculpture
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano crystal clear, bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass duck sculpture / candlestick. Created by designer Ercole Barov...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal, Gold Leaf
Muranese Yellow Gold Glass Umbrella Stand, Italy 1960’s
Located in New York, NY
Can also be used as a large vessel.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Iron
Vintage Studio Pottery Leaf Bowl by Albert Ferlay, Vallauris France 1960's
By Vallauris
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Period Art Studio Pottery Large Leaf Bowl by Albert Ferlay. Made in France, Vallauris, 1960's. Stamped on the bottom: Creation A. Ferlay Vallauris. Forest green gl...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Hand blown art glass bowl, Willy Johansson for Hadeland. Norway 1960s
By Hadeland
Located in Bergen, NO
Scandinavian hand blown glass bowl with internal bubbles, in clear, blue and red glass, Norway 1960s.
Willy Johansson for Hadeland Glassverk.
Engraved "Hadeland WJ"
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Largest Leather Rhino Stool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie & Fitch, Signed
Located in Lisse, NL
A wonderful and original collectors example of the large-size rhinoceros footstool by Dimitri Omersa for Abercrombie and Fitch.
This impressive size and highly decorative design Rhi...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather, Glass
Erik Höglund (Sweden, 1932-1998) Patinated Bronze Figural Sculpture
By Erik Höglund
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A Bronze sculpture by the celebrated multi-disciplinary Mid Century Swedish artist. Exhibiting three figures, one female and two male, seated at large round table with drink glasses ...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Large Vintage Display Vase, Italian, Art Glass, Flower Pot, Late 20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large vintage display vase. An Italian, art glass flower pot, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970.
Fascinating late 20th century vase with strong visual appeal
Di...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mithé Espelt Ceramic Secret Box Moineau Model, 1968, France.
By Mithé Espelt
Located in Brussels, BE
Nice Mithé Espelt "Moineau" model ceramic box, 1968, France.
Poetic green bird.
Glazed and cracked gold earthenware, blackened wood.
Dimensions: 15 cm W, 10 cm D, 7 cm H.
Good origin...
Category
1960s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Wood
Vintage Carved Wood Panel Figurative Artwork Wall Decor.
Located in Seattle, WA
This Piece features primitive designed Carved motifs of people recessed into the wood. Walnut wood tone. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pictured.
Dimensions. 7 1/2 W ; 1 1...
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fratelli Toso Murano Red Aventurine Candy Cane Italian Art Glass Flower Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Only 1 Left! Beautiful vintage Murano handblown red over white, and aventurine Italian art glass flower vase. Documented to the Fratelli Toso Company. Published in their book (last p...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Curtis Jere Overlapping Multicolor Butterfly Shape Sculpture Dated 1990 MINT!
By Curtis Jeré
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Curtis Jere Overlapping Multicolor Butterfly Shape Sculpture Dated 1990 MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Steel
Marilyn Kay Austin Leaf Planter for Architectural Pottery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Glazed planter by ceramics artist Marilyn Kay Austin for Architectural Pottery with glazing and leaf pattern by David Cressey. This example, features a rounded square shape and all o...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Extra Large Italian Handblown Amber Art Glass Vase or Decanter Empoli or Blenko
By Empoli, Blenko Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A massive and impressive glass decanter attributed to Empoli in Italy. Very much in the style of Blenko Glass. It consists of sculptural handblown amber glass with large stopper.
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Ceramic Dish with Abstract Painting Objet d'Art
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique modern art piece.
Humble and intimate scale form with an amazing abstract image.
Actual size is roughly 1 1/4"h x 4 1/4"w.
Crackling within the glaze.
No chips, cracks or repa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Vase from Tilgmans, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Very Decorative Vase in cerramics from Tilgmans Keramik, Gothenburg, Sweden with a very period design from the 1950s. Made with Sgraffito technique.
Wear consistent with age and use
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1960s Goatskin and Brass Dish with Lid by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in London, London
Covered dish
Goatskin body
Brass lid
By Aldo Tura
Wooden dish
1960s Italy
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Fine Studio Art Pottery Vase with Crystalline Glaze Vintage Mid Century
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A delicate studio ceramic soliflor vase with a blue crystalline glaze on an ocher-colored ground, signed by an unknown artist. The vase exhibits fine craftsmanship and features a bea...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Hand blown art vase, Willy Johansson for Hadeland. Norway 1960s
By Hadeland
Located in Bergen, NO
Scandinavian hand blown glass vase with internal bubbles, in clear, blue and red glass, Norway 1960s.
Willy Johansson for Hadeland Glassverk.
Engraved "Hadeland WJ"
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Mid-Century Italian Cenedese Murano Attributed Art Glass Stylized Bird Sculpture
By Cenedese
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This stylized art glass bird sculpture or figurine is unsigned, but being attributed to Cenedese Murano, and as such, originating from Italy and dating to approximately 1960 and done...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Christian Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite Picture Frame, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Christian Dior designed this stunning picture frame for his Christian Dior Home Collection in the 1970s. It is the perfect way to showcase your favorite photos. The frame has a round...
Category
1970s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Plexiglass, Lucite, Acrylic
Ginori Doccia Porcelain Refresher Vase Galli Rossi Series 1950s
Located in Milano, MI
Refreshed porcelain vase by Ginori Doccia, Galli Rossi collection, made in the 1950s
Ø cm 25 h cm 17
Ginori Doccia is a type of Italian porcelain produced in the town of Doccia, ne...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Mid Century Modern Italian Baldelli Ceramics Cat Coin Collector.
Located in Seattle, WA
Circa 1960s , this Coin collector has a Hand painted face and speckled mustard yellow glaze. Painted black on the bottom with Italy Mark. Vintage Condition Consistent with Age as Pic...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Lucite, Rattan and Aluminum Picture Frame, Italy 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant decorative picture photo frame is perfect for a living space or vanity. The frame features a square shape with clear Lucite and rattan or wicker cane work. Genuine natur...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Set of Four Vintage Pottery Fat Lava "multicolor" Vases by Scheurich, Germany
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Set of four fat lava art vases
Producer:
Scheurich, Germany
Decade:
1970s
model:
210-18
200-22
200-28
These original vintage vases was produced in th...
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Bookends ca' 1950's
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, 1950s bookends by Gordon Martz. Circular pattern,beige ceramic tiles, inset into walnut frames, with brass extensions. Heavy and well made.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Gordon Martz Marshall Studios Ceramic Bookends
By Gordon Martz
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of stylish, 1950s bookends by Gordon Martz. Circular pattern, white ceramic tiles, inset into walnut frames, with brass extensions. Heavy and well made.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Walnut
Berndt Friberg Gustavsberg Miniature Blue Haresfur Studio Pottery Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Berndt Friberg (Swedish, 1899-1981) joined Gustavsberg in 1934 and his work is considered as some of the finest examples of wheel thrown pottery of the 20th Century. Inspired by the ...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Holmegaard Blue Art Glass Bowl
By Holmegaard
Located in Vallejo, CA
A mid century Danish oval art glass bowl by Holmegaard. Great organic shape made of thick glass in. vibrant blue color.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Brutalist Torch Cut Sculptural Metal Vase in the style of Paul Evans
By Paul Evans
Located in San Diego, CA
Torch cut patchwork welded steel vase from the 1970s. A nice studio made piece. Retains the label of the former owner.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Steel
Vintage Bowl / Vide Poche Made of Pate Verre Signed Daum, France
By Daum
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
Beautiful glass sculpture / bowl made by the French maker Daum Nancy. Made of multicolored pasta glass, satin finish.
The figurine is in very good condition. Signed on the bottom.
Category
1980s French Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Scandinavian candlesticks in turned teak wood - Denmark or Sweden
By Rude Osolnik
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Very nice set of 2 candlesticks of different sizes.
The candlesticks are made from turned teak wood and feature a brass holder at the top for the candle.
The 2 different heights give...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Tapio Wirkkala - Art Object - Sculpture 3400 - 1950`s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Tapio Wirkkala Iittala Art object - Sculptur 1952
Cast crystal glass - cut - engraved by Theodor Käppi
Signed Tapio Wirkkala - Iittala 3400
According to Finnish Glass Museum only...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Crystal
John Kapel, Furniture Maquettes
By John Kapel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Maquettes refer to small-scale models or prototypes often used by designers to plan or visualize larger projects before they are created on a full scale. These models serve as a way ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Rare Vintage Swiss Domatic 'Fancy No. 3' Watch Style Golf Score Keeper / Counter
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare golfing novelty collectible.
By Dom.
A golf stroke counter in the form of a wristwatch.
The 'Fancy No. 3' Domatic model with a black face and brown leather wrist band.
Tog...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso (assumed)
Located in Warrenton, OR
Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Gold Polveri, Barovier & Toso (assumed) , though Seguso once made similar.
Either way, you've just found a beautiful four leaf clover!
Very good vinta...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Substantial Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected
Located in Warrenton, OR
Substantial Vintage Murano Glass Bowl with Aventurine, Fratelli Toso suspected.
This is a beautiful, substantial piece of glass that would make a great centerpiece or other focal poi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Copper
Mid Century Hand Crafted Burlwood Humidor Cigar Storage Box
By Dunhill
Located in Chula Vista, CA
20th Mid Century Hand crafted Burlwood Humidor Cigar Storage Box
In the manner of Dunhill and Davidoff
4.75 h x 11 w x 9.75
Burl wood with exotic woods.
Preowned original vintage con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Burl
MCM Marble Jewelry Box with Lid
Located in Medina, OH
Unique mid-century modern light brown marble jewelry box with lid. There is a chip inside and some light cracks, see pictures, overall I don't see any chips on the outside of the box.
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
French Riviera Vide-Poche Bowl Tray in Woven Rattan and Brass, Italy 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Beautiful vide-poche or decorative bowl fully made in woven rattan wicker and brass. This elegant French Riviera style object was made in Italy during the 1970s.
This stunning vide-...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
20th Century Italian Murano Glass Vase
Located in Antwerp, BE
An Italian Murano glass vase manufactured in the 1960s.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass
Peter Lindbergh, Portraits 'Cards and Envelopes', 1997
Located in Praha, CZ
20 cards with 4 famous models and envelopes
Tatjana Patiz, Linda Evangelista, Helenea Christensen, Kate Moss
good original condition
jr.
Category
1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Paper
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modern Ravello Green Ombre Vase - German
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Mid-Century Modern Ravello Green Ombre Vase - German
Introducing the Ravello Green Ombre Vase, a stunning embodiment of mid-century modern design with roots in Germany's rich arti...
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Fratelli Toso Murano Rainbow Color Swirl Italian Art Glass Flower Twist Rim Vase
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful large Murano hand blown rainbow color swirls over white Italian art glass flower vase with scissor cut rim. Documented to the Fratelli Toso company, in the "Apparenza" desi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Glass
Mid-Century G. Ronzan Porcelain Femal Nude Figure Italian Manifacture from 1950
Located in Palermo, IT
Delightful figure in very fine porcelain depicting a female nude, with intact colors and shine. Signed on the bottom by the master ceramist Giovanni Ronzan ("original Giov Ronzan Tor...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of 3 Foot Tall Solid Brass Ballerina Dancers Sculptures Figurines Statue
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of 3 Foot Tall Solid Brass Ballerina Dancers Sculptures Figurines Statue
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century M. Ingrand for Fontana Arte Pink Curved Crystal Frame Italy 60s
Located in Palermo, IT
Wonderful portrait frame with pink curved crystal frame of rectangular shape with rounded edges, brass support. Designed by Max Ingrand for Fontana Arte, Italian production since 193...
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Abstract Figurative Bronze by Bay Artist John Larkin
Located in Oakland, CA
An expressive figurative abstract by Bay Area artist John Larkin, he was a local artist who was active in the 1960s but little is known about the artist. A thin figure done in a text...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mid-Century Modern Style Sunburst Atomic Wall Clock By Kenneth Wingard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking wall clock designed by Kenneth Wingard to evoke the nostalgia of 1950s-style Sunburst clocks we all remember. Produced in the 2000s, it is a perfect addition to any mid-c...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel 1960s
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel 1960s
Immerse yourself in the tactile beauty of this Dutch Studio Pottery Vessel, a captivating piece from the 1960s that embodies the essence of mid-ce...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Terracotta
Mid-Century Modernist Ikebana Vase Planter Rectangular Centerpiece Japan 1950s
Located in San Diego, CA
Modernist Ikebana vase with rigged black lines in a beautiful chartruse & Black color combo . Japan, 1950s. excellent condition no chips or cracks retains original label nice feet.
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Vase with Holes - Handmade - Italy - 1960s
Located in Milano, IT
Large vase handmade of thick ceramic, painted in an intense blue, externally and white, internally.
The cross section of the vase is square with rounded corners.
On one side it has ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Patent Leather
Large Cast Metal Western Boot Vase Planter Towle Silver
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice vintage cast metal western boot vase.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
White Hand-Painted Porcelain Poodle Dogs by Lomonosov, Soviet, 1960s, Set of 2
By Lomonosov
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is an adorable pair of vintage mid-century modern Lomonosov Soviet Imperial Russia hand-painted fine porcelain sitting white poodle dog figurines, dating back to the 1960s.
Cra...
Category
1960s Russian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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